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Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci

Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
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The Coliseum
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London  WC2N 4ES
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Sat, 20th September 2008
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Thu, 23rd October 2008
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ENO opens the 2008/9 season with a new production of these two works which injected a powerful dose of realism into opera when they first appeared at the end of the 19th century. Both are tales of adultery.

Cavalleria rusticana is the bitter tale of the rivalry between two women for the love of one man. Pagliacci’s story-within-a-story makes for an intense theatrical experience and boasts one of the great tenor roles in Italian opera in the vengeful husband Canio. ENO Music Director Edward Gardner conducts new English versions from T.S Eliot Prize-winning poet Sean O’Brien for Cavalleria and Oscar-nominated playwright Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) for Pagliacci. Director Richard Jones’ production promises to breathe new life into this much-loved double bill.


About The Coliseum

Until the recent restoration project, no substantial programme of repair has been carried out on this historic London landmark since it first opened its doors in 1904. The London Coliseum, which is London's largest theatre, is cited as being architect Frank Matcham's crowning achievement. In its 100 year history it has played host to many forms of entertainment, including horse races, musicals, variety, cinema and, since 1968, opera.

Travel

Nearest Underground: Leicester Square (Piccadilly/Northern lines)/Charing Cross (Norther/Bakerloo lines)
From Leicester Square head south down Charing Cross Road towards St Martin's Place.
From Charing Cross head towards Trafalgar Square. Take the north east exit from Trafalgar Square to St Martin's Place.
The London Coliseum is at the bottom of St Martin's Lane, on the junction of St Martin's Place.

Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
See above.

Parking: NCP Bedfordbury (behind theatre), Panton Street. Westminster City Council Car Parks Trafalgar Square. Parking can be difficult and expensive within central London - please use public transport if at all possible.

Access

Wheelchairs: Users must bring a non-wheelchair using companion.

Hearing Impaired: Infrared headsets can be collected from the foyer desk. Sign interpreted performances may also be available.

Notes
All non-English productions will have English surtitles at the majority of performances. Dates without surtitles will be noted in the Item Information.